How to pronounce zerok
Say it like ZEE-uh-rohk. Zerok has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- uh
- rohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zerok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zerok
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEER-rohk.
What does zerok mean?
- A zero-pronged fork.“As I watched my favorite fork turn into a zerok I started to cry”
- Any kitchen utensil that does not have any tines, prongs, or point such as a spoon or spatula“The utensil shop was filled with zeroks but there weren't any utensils with points.”
Where does zerok come from?
Blend of zero + fork, playing on the fact that most traditional forks have four prongs and the word fork sounds like four-k.
Questions about saying zerok
How do you pronounce zerok?
Say ZEE-uh-rohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈziəroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈzɪərəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zerok?
Zerok has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · uh · rohk.
Is zerok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈzɪərəʊk/ (ZEER-rohk).